St. Kieran Catholic Church

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 6, 2021 The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon

the name of the LORD. — Psalm 116:13

Notes from Fr. John

T oday the Church celebrates the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. At the Last supper Jesus spoke of the sacrifice he was going to endure. He told his disciples that he would die for them. Jesus’ Body and Blood would

become the saving sacrament of the Church. I am not sure the Disciples understood him that evening, but soon it all became evident in his crucifixion. But the crucifixion was not the end. This feast really celebrates the Church as the Body and Blood of Christ. Through the Eucharist, Jesus feeds us and strengthens us for his mission. When we receive the Eucharist, we become the living Body of Christ in the world. Too often we think God is going to handle all our problems, but as the Body of Christ we are each called to make the world a better place for all people. This is the call for all Christians. So today let us all celebrate as the Body of Christ! Today is also the graduation for St. Agnes Catholic School. This year will be etched in my heart for a long time, as both the eighth-grade students and I prepare to say goodbye and move on. St. Agnes school is a special place and I have been proud to be a part of its success. I told the eighth graders it brings us great joy to hear of their achievements and success. For over 110 years we have sent students out into the world, and they have changed the world. St. Agnes is also a home to come back to when things aren’t perfect. It is a place to reconnect and find refuge when it is needed. Please pray for our gradu-ates this week and all those who have graduated from

our local public and private schools. Go get em class of 2021!!!! Registration is ongoing for the next school year at St. Agnes. During the pandemic while many private schools were shrinking, St. Agnes actually grew. We believe that the 2021-2022 school year will again experience growth. Many classes are reaching their capacity and we may actually have to add some classrooms. That is a testament to Mr. Lungaro, our principal, and his faculty and staff. They are the heart of St. Agnes. Our parents and students are the soul of the school. Together they all are the Body of Christ. If you are interested in St. Agnes for your children or grandchildren, please give Karen Hamilton our school secretary a call at 708-756-2333. Karen can arrange a tour of the school and give out information as you need it. Go Wildcats! Finally, I would like to give a big thanks to the school children and parents, as well as the school staff for the wonderful gifts they gave me as I near the end of my time in the parish. A picture was commissioned from one of our local artists, MariKay Witlock and I look forward to hanging it in my new office. Your gifts also will help me in continuing my gardening hobby. I was checking out the backyard at St. Juliana and it will need some tender loving care. Again, thank you for your generosity. Well for twenty-five years I have been writing a weekly article for the bulletin. You are probably tired of hearing my news. In two weeks, I’ll be signing off. Till then we have to celebrate all the good times and memories we have shared. Always know a part of my heart will stay with you all!

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you (Exodus 24:3-8).

Psalm — I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord (Psalm 116).

Second Reading — Christ is the mediator of a new cove-nant (Hebrews 9:11-15).

Gospel — This is my body. This is my blood (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15 — 4:1, 3-6; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6-10;

Mk 4:26-34

Notes from Father Tom

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I t is hard to celebrate this Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ without having the opportunity to gather together at our familiar celebration of the Mass. We are gradually getting there and our safety precautions are allowing more people to return to our shared worship experience.

The physicalness of our coming together is meant to help us remember; to eat and drink together is to see and remain in the presence of the risen Christ that is with us always. Believing in this ‘real presence’ means seeing Christ present in you and in me – in the choices that we make and in the lives that we live and in those graced moments when we experience God in the love we bring to others and in the love others bring to us. Our faith is based upon the lives of those who really did bring the truth of God’s and Jesus’ love to us. They have been sacraments of Divine love and the embodiment of Christ’s presence for us and have nourished us with that love. Parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, health care workers and first responders who have helped us and sacrificed for us in these difficult times – witnesses all and real presence all. Remember their laughter, beauty, searching and devotion to truth, readiness for self-sacrifice, courage in the face of the hard times in life and realize how they continue to feed our souls. The living Communion of Saints is with us every time we gather in Christ’s name, even when it happens to be by YouTube or live streaming. Our actual gathering together for Mass is to be one with all those whose truth of life have been sacramental for us. Our caring enough to be there with and for others is to commit our lives to feed others with our lives as we have been fed; to drink in the ‘real presence’ of God with us even when life is less than easy. Now more than ever we need to do this. Christ comes for you and for others as we live and love and reach out into our world with the power of God’s Spirt alive in us; recognize and reverence this presence today and always. Father Tom K.

Parish News and Events

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JOIN OUR FAREWELL TO FR. JOHN SIEMIANOWSKI… Due to Covid restrictions, we have created several opportunities so all of us have a chance to say good-bye. FrJohn’sMassatSt.KieranistheweekendofJune19-20VIRTUALPHOTOALBUMWe are collecting any photos that parishioners want to share that will be displayed on our website. Please email images to: farewellfrjohn2021@gmail.com VIRTUALGOODBYESOn our website stkieranchurch.org there is a link where you can share a memory, story or message to Fr. John that will be displayed for everyone to read PARISHGIFTSt. Kieran has purchased a stole for Fr. John to take with him as his gift. This will be presented on Saturday June 19th BESTWISHES On a table in the vestibule have St. Kieran stationary and an envelope that you can use to write your farewells on. Or if you prefer you can send your own cards as well. (THESECANBEDROPPEDOFFINTHEOFFICE,MAILEDBACKTOUSORTHEREWILLBEADESIGNATEDBASKETINTHEVESTIBULE) At the end of Mass on June 20th we will present him with this lood of best wishes from all of you. PARADE After each Mass on the weekend of June 19-20, when Fr. John leaves church, we would like to have a “parade of cars” proceed past the rectory. Honk your horn and wave posters and make some noise! Thanks for your help with this celebration, St. Kieran Staff

The St. Kieran Women’s Club wishes good

health, happiness, and blessings to the following members who are celebrating a birthday in the

month of June:

Roe Arakelian Barbara Dutko Juanita Foley

Loretta Gurgone Sandy Haggerty

Lee Malizia Mary Jo Wolff

Happy Birthday and God bless You!

If you have been attending Mass here at St. Kieran, but have not registered . .

NOW IS THE TIME! Come and join our parish family.

Fill out this form and give it to an usher or call the rectory at 708-755-0074. We will happily send you a registration form. Name: ________________________________ Address:_______________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email: ________________________________

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Parish News and Events

Attention all Adult Parishioners

We are looking for parishioners who are inter-ested in participating in the Mass as Adult Altar Servers. This ministry is open to all Confirmed parishioners. Ministers will be scheduled for the Mass they normally attend and based on their availability. If you are interested in using your gifts of time and talent for participation in the celebration of Mass, either call the Parish office or cut out this request and place it in the collection basket. We will contact you to set up training. Yes, I would like to participate in the Mass as an Adult Altar Server. I usually attend ______: Mass Name ________________________________ Phone # ______________________________ Email ________________________________

ST. KIERAN PARISH MASS BOOK NOW OPEN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021

The Parish Mass Book is now open for Mass intentions for calendar year 2021. Masses are open for the following days and times: Daily Mass (Tues. through Fri.) 8 AM; Saturday Anticipated Mass 5 PM; Sunday Mass 10 AM. INDIVIDUAL MASSES MAY NOT BE SCHEDULED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

November 01/02, 2021 December 24/25, 2021 November 25, 2021 December 31, 2021/Jan 01, 2022 Stipend for each Mass is $10. Please complete the form below and send to the Rectory Office. A confirmation letter will be sent to you; allow two weeks for confirmation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MASS REQUEST FORM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021

Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time Person Requesting Mass(es): ________________________________________________________________ Street Address, City, ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ (1) Mass Intention Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Requested By: _________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ First Choice Date/Time Second Choice Date/Time

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Tuesday, June 8 – Weekday

8:00 a.m. • Sante and Agata Bianchi, req. by Lena and family • Angelo, Teresa, and Nancy Popolla,` req. by Virginio and family • Pasquale & Palma Iacovacci, req. by Virginio and family

Thursday, June 10 – Weekday

8:00 a.m. • Frances Melillo, req. by her family

Saturday, June 12 – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:00 p.m. • Patricia Longo, req. by St. Kieran Women’s Club Board • Joe Bijak, req. by Debbie and Kaitlyn Linde • Joe Pisterzi, req. by Lena and family • Ottorino and Sandro Giannetta, req. by Lena and family

Sunday, June 13 – Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m. • Joe Spinozzi, req. by friends and family • Dorothy Narcisi, req. by Mary and Joanne Prior • Antonio Porrino, req. by his daughter and their families • Richard Bement, req. by Theresa Bement

Banns III There are promises of marriage between:

Richard Hackett & Jillian Nozar

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Our Troops

Air Force E-3 Conor Fitzgerald

Major Anthony O"Shea

Army PFC Roman Ambriz E5 Patrick Atwater Pavel (P.J.) Borak

Sgt. Brenden Flanagan Sgt. James R. Hibbs Sgt. Lucas Johnson

PFC Lee James Roché CWO Thomas J. Seehausen

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Marine Corps SSgt. John Henry

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Prayer list is being updated. To add a name to our Pray for the Sick/Injured or Our Troops List, please contact the rectory office.

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Keri Gelsosomo Kimberly Giles

Dominick Hamilton Beverly Hollingsworth Timothy H. & Crisra

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St. Kieran Catholic Church 724 West 195 Street, Chicago Heights IL 60411

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St. Kieran Parish is a Catholic community within the Archdiocese of Chicago. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by Scripture and Sacrament, we are called by Christ to become disciples and stewards. Through worship, fellowship, catechesis, and service to all God’s children, we embrace our Lord’s challenge to live as family and be his witnesses, beginning here in Chicago Heights.

Parish Staff: Rev. John Siemianowski, Pastor Rev. Erasto Nyoni, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas Kasputis, Associate Pastor Deacon David Dutko Rev. William O’Mara, Resident Associate Deacon Emil Vasek

Weekend Masses are celebrated Saturdays at 5 PM; Sundays at 10 AM Weekday Masses are celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

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Rectory Office: 708/755-0074, Fax: 708/856-0267 Hours of Operation: 9 AM to 3 PM (Monday—Thursday)

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